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Adelaide Mosque: From the Cameleers to Contemporary Times

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Join historian Pamela Rajkowski OAM and the Imam of Adelaide Mosque for a journey through history. Learn about the cameleers' contributions to...
When: (SOLD OUT) Thu 13 May, 2-4pm
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Free
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Guided Tour of Historic Magill Wesleyan Cemetery

Subdivision for the village of ‘Makgill' in 1838 included land for a chapel and cemetery. Early European settlers, contributors to developing...
When: Sat 22 May, 11am (approx. 60 mins)
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Adult: $5.00
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Old Government House & Heritage Gardens Tour

Although Belair is close to the city today, it was a world away in 1860 when Old Government House was built as a vice regal summer retreat. Today...
When: Sun 23 May, 9.15am-4.15pm
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Per Person: $109.00
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Rocky's Hall of Fame

A valuable collection of musical instruments and memorabilia depicting the life and times of country music icon Rocky Page, through print media...
When: Throughout May: Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri 8.30am-12pm or by appointment
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Per Person: $2.00
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SANFL History Centre Tour

The South Australian National Football League has a proud history spanning 143 years and its SANFL History Centre is a very active archive. During...
When: Tue 11 & Thu 13 May, 10.30am (approx. 60 mins)
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By donation
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German Adelaide: North Adelaide

Whether on top of the hill or along Melbourne Street, German Australians lived and made their mark in North Adelaide. Take a jaunt through North...
When: Sun 9 & 30 May, 9am (approx. 2 hrs)
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Per Person: $25.00
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Devonshire Tea at Dunluce Castle

Enjoy a guided tour of Dunluce Castle, built in 1912 for the Macully family, followed by scones and tea in the dining room. All proceeds go to...
When: Mon 10 May, 9.30am, 11.30am & 1.30pm (approx. 90 mins)
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Adult: $20.00 Child: Free
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Second Creek Stories: Unravelling History

Walking Country is an important element in Kaurna culture, and by adapting this concept, historian Denise Schumann will reveal the history of...
When: (BOOKED OUT) Fri 7 May, 10am (approx. 3.5 hrs)
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Free
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Guided Tours of St Bede's Church, Semaphore (1879 Building)

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St Bede's Church opened in April 1879, less than a year after a committee was formed to raise the funds, buy the land, and build the church.
When: Sun 16 May 16, 11am-4pm. Guided tours: Every hour between 11am and 3pm (approx. 30 mins)
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Gawler's Labor History Walk

Murray Street in Gawler provides many locations that are significant in the town's industrial and political history. Local MP, Tony Piccolo and...
When: Sun 23 May, 2-3.30pm
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Free
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Round House Revamp!

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The Round House is offering free guided tours to History Festival patrons, showcasing the exciting changes being made as part of the revitalisation...
When: Every Sat & Sun in May, 11am-3pm
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